Amelia Howard

LMHC
Accepting Clients

I'm here to create a soulful space for healing, clarity, and deeper connection in life and relationships!

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Tampa, Florida, United States, FL

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Group

About My Clients

Life has a way of knocking us off balance. Whether through stress, relationships, or the quiet ache of feeling disconnected from ourselves. I hold space for you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most. In our work together, we’ll gently uncover the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, while creating new pathways toward healing, clarity, and deeper connection!

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with years of experience helping people move through life’s hardest seasons. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, but I bring them together with mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and a soul-centered lens. What that means for you is therapy that’s not only about managing symptoms, but about uncovering patterns, releasing what no longer serves you, and reconnecting with your full and authentic self. I specialize in women’s issues, life transitions, trauma, and relationships. Whether you’re healing from the past, seeking greater clarity or joy, or simply desiring to feel whole, I provide a compassionate and empowering space where healing and wellness can unfold.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens when we feel seen, valued, and connected. Not just in therapy, but in our communities. As a Black woman, a mother, and a therapist, I know how important it is to create spaces where women, especially women of color, feel safe to show up fully as themselves. I am passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health and empowering women to embrace their own strength, especially during seasons of transition like perimenopause and identity shifts. I actively support causes that uplift women and the Black community, and I’m committed to advocacy that makes mental health more accessible and inclusive. Through my practice and my work in the community, my goal is always to help others find clarity, healing, and joy while staying rooted in authenticity and purpose.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Oscar Health
  • Carelon
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Amelia
4951 E. Adamo Drive
Suite 238, Building B
Tampa, Florida, United States, FL 33605

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